E.J. Manuel | Quarterback

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Manuel (6-5, 237) inherited Florida State's quarterback job from Christian Ponder for his final two seasons and completed 66.8 percent of his passes with a 41:18 TD-to-INT ratio, while rushing for eight touchdowns. Manuel is a great athlete with 4.62 speed and a 34-inch vertical, and could be a read-option weapon once he irons out his many kinks as a passer. Despite the lofty college completion rate, Manuel's accuracy is maddeningly scattershot beyond five yards and he seems virtually untrained in terms of pocket feel and footwork. He's a big project. The Bills can't expect a major contribution in year one, but Manuel will compete in training camp for a starting job with veterans Kevin Kolb and Tarvaris Jackson. Thu, Apr 25, 2013 10:05:00 PM

Sports Illustrated's Peter King was told by Jon Gruden that Florida State QB E.J. Manuel has a "powerful vibe" around him.

"He'd be a fun guy to coach. Very fun. Can call any play. He can run any play. Upbeat. Powerful vibe around him. People just like him. They want to be around him. Loves the game. I really, really like this kid," Gruden told King about Manuel. The Florida State quarterback is a fast riser up draft boards, which has been because of the league's desire for mobile quarterbacks. Manuel is just that, and he offers upside as a passer. Mon, Apr 8, 2013 03:45:00 PM

Mary Kay Cabot of the Plain Dealer reports the Cleveland Browns will work out FSU QB E.J. Manuel.

Manuel will also be working out for the Cincinnati Bengals, per Joe Reedy. The quarterback is a questionable fit for the Browns, as he isn't the most accurate passer downfield. However, he could be a quality fit for the Bengals because he excels in the short to intermediate range and can move the pocket with his feet. Thu, Mar 28, 2013 04:23:00 PM

FSU's E.J. Manuel and the Philadelphia Eagles has been a match former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah has heard frequently.

The link makes some sense, since Chip Kelly showed he likes quarterbacks with mobility during his time at Oregon. However, Kelly also values quick decisions and accuracy, so he isn't limited to athletic passers. We are starting to believe Manuel will go in the second-round at the latest. Thu, Mar 28, 2013 09:54:00 AM